Definitions; Features - Extron electronics 6400s User Manual

Introduction, cont'd

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used
throughout this manual:
Tie — An input-to-output connection.
Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to
Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties.
Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher
Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 64 global
Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined
Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room that

Features

Fiber optic inputs and outputs — With fiber optic I/O boards, the switchers input
SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI inputs and outputs — With SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, the
Cross-format compatibility —
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Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buffered, independent
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Input link detection — In critical environments or unmanned, remote locations,
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more than one input.)
(also called "configuration 0").
memory presets can be stored in memory. When a preset is retrieved from
memory, it becomes the current configuration. Presets can be saved and
recalled from the front panel and any of the serial or LAN ports. For front
panel operations, preset locations are assigned to the input buttons.
by the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can
consist of from 1 to 64 outputs.
has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes
the current configuration.
and output fiber optic signals on optical connectors. The fiber optic I/O
boards support digital signals from 270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps.
switchers input and output SDI and HD-SDI signals on BNC connectors. The
SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards support multi-rate SDI at rates up to 2.97 Gbps, and
comply with SMPTE 259M-C, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards.
An input on an SDI/HD-SDI I/O board can be tied to an output on a
fiber optic I/O board.
An input on a fiber optic I/O board can be tied to an output on an
SDI/HD-SDI I/O board.
matrix switched outputs.
Tie any input to any or all outputs.
Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs
simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to
source at the same time.
it may be vital to know that sources are active and switching. The switcher
confirms that input sources are active by detecting light. Link detection
provides instantaneous feedback via the switchers' serial ports or LAN
port. The input information can be displayed on any control system or in a
Windows-based control program on a local-area network (LAN) or Internet
(IP) connection.